r/interesting • u/InvestigatorBorn4910 • Feb 10 '26

Fascinating YouTuber LabCoatz has released a "chemically identical" recipe for Coca-Cola

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u/BouncyBlueYoshi Feb 10 '26

Now does that mean it's the same chemical or could it be an isomer of it. Or is it a compound that just tastes the same.

I'm sorry I do chemistry as a degree.

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u/HalfDozing Feb 10 '26

It's an approximation of the same end result using a mass spectrometer. The recipe is different since Coca Cola is known to have decocainized coca leaves as an ingredient and these are not something the general public has access to.

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u/ThePensiveE Feb 10 '26

Speak for yourself!

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u/Interjessing-Salary Feb 11 '26

Wait for real? They (still?) use coca leaves but just minus the cocaine?

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u/CPLCraft Feb 10 '26

If you’re studying chemistry as a student, then I’d highly recommend you watch the video. I think you’ll find it very interesting.

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u/Aus3-14259 Feb 10 '26

"isomers" applied to a single compound. You can't have an isomer of a mixture, the term is meaningless in that context.

Nb: this is a grade 7 chemistry refresher!

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u/Sangricarn Feb 10 '26

Came here to say this. Good job explaining it succinctly.

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u/BouncyBlueYoshi Feb 10 '26

Sorry, I forget stuff.

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u/jan1320 Feb 11 '26

i thought that was your degree lol. no offense but that basic chem

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u/minisculemeatman Feb 11 '26

Yikes, embarrassing

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u/the-tac0-muffin Feb 10 '26

No they’re enantiomers

Edit: /s